Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF4186: Definitions and registration requirements modification for motorized bicycles and motorcycles powered by electric motors
Status: In committee, April 13, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying definitions and registration requirements for motorized bicycles and motorcycles powered by electric motors; requiring sellers of certain motorized bicycles and motorcycles powered by electric motors to have a dealer license; prohibiting certain vehicles from using public roads; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 84.787, subdivision 7; 84.788, subdivision 12; 168.27, subdivision 1; 169.011, subdivisions 40b, 45; 169.02, subdivision 1; 169.223, by adding a subdivision; 169.974, by adding a subdivision…
From the introduced text, March 4, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying definitions and registration requirements for motorized bicycles and motorcycles powered by electric motors; requiring sellers of certain motorized bicycles and motorcycles powered by electric motors to have a dealer license; prohibiting certain vehicles from using public roads; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 84.787, subdivision 7; 84.788, subdivision 12; 168.27, subdivision 1; 169.011, subdivisions 40b, 45; 169.02, subdivision 1; 169.223, by adding a subdivision; 169.974, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 168.27, subdivision 22. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) The purpose of this act is to update Minnesota Statutes as they pertain to a variety of high-speed electric cycle devices collectively referred to as "E-Motos." Although E-Motos are not defined in Minnesota Statutes or this act, the term often refers to devices that are not electric-assisted bicycles or "E-Bikes." This act clarifies that depending on motor power and speed, an E-Moto may be classified and regulated as a legally defined vehicle such as a motorized bicycle, an off-highway motorcycle, or a micromobility device that is powered by an electric motor. E-Moto may also include motorized electric devices that are not defined in state law and are illegal to operate on public roads or lands.] new text end new …